Venue Information

East Charlotte

This museum's collection of local artifacts gives a great sense of Charlotte's past, but kids are drawn more to the museum's "backyard." The American Freedom Bell, the largest bell at ground level in America, is a hit with kids, who love feeling its powerful vibrations with their hands. Wooded paths lead to the Hezekiah Alexander House, the oldest house in Mecklenburg County. Costumed docents provide a fascinating glimpse into eighteenth century lifeâ€”kids love hearing about games and toys, but they are also squeamishly delighted to learn how hides were tanned with the animal's brains.

Other Events

Join us for a discussion of Dr. Turk McCleskey’s
book, The Road to Black Ned’s Forge: A Story of
Race, Sex, and Trade on the Colonial American
Frontier, led by Hugh Dussek, Ph.D. Book Club
preregistration is required, please visit our
website for more information.

Tuesday - Saturday Noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.,
3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The last tour of the day
begins at 4:00 p.m. We can also make an
appointment for your group to visit anytime during
the week. Please review the website tour and group
tour pages, along with the event calendar page for
additional information. For additional information
on visiting or scheduling a...

Tuesday - Saturday Noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.,
3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The last tour of the day
begins at 4:00 p.m. We can also make an
appointment for your group to visit anytime during
the week. Please review the website tour and group
tour pages, along with the event calendar page for
additional information. For additional information
on visiting or scheduling a...

Spend a summer afternoon with us as you stroll
through the grounds of the Hezekiah Alexander home
site and experience the crafts and music of the
Carolina Backcountry. Watch in fascination as
traditional artisans demonstrate their unique
skills. Tap your toes to live musical
performances. Stay cool with an ice cream treat
provided by the Folk Society.

As the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir
Winston Churchill led the British through the
darkest days of the Second World War. The
presentation examines Churchill’s life and career,
and his key role in Britain’s “finest hour.” $20
for members; $25 for public

Join scholars from around the region to discuss
Camp Greene and the larger impact of the Great War
on North Carolina, followed by a screening of the
documentary City of Canvas: The Story of Camp
Greene. The day will conclude with a reception
featuring complimentary snacks and beverages.
Public registration $25; member registration $20;
student registration $5 (must show ID...

Founded by the Romans at a crossing on the River
Thames, the city of London has a storied history.
The capital of England, London was the focus of
the British Empire in the nineteenth-century.
Surviving fires, plagues and wars, London
continues as the center of British government and
royal ceremonies and is a leading city of the
modern world. The presentation overviews the...

Silver Star Community, Inc. and Charlotte Museum
of History present a dinner and presentation by
Stephanie Deutsch and Marshall Washington-Cabiness
Abuwi. Ms. Deutsch, whose husband is a
great-grandson of Julius Rosenwald, has written a
book titled You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T.
Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of
Schools for the Segregated South. Mr. Abuwi...

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